Zoumana Bakayogo is pushing for a starting place in the Crewe team following his return from injury.

The left-back made his first appearance of the season as a second-half substitute against Barnet and provided the cross for Chris Porter's winning goal last weekend.

Young defender Perry Ng is back in contention after missing the 1-0 victory over the Bees through suspension but George Ray (back) and James Jones (groin) remain out.

Defender Ray could play for the Under-23 side on Friday as he steps up his recovery from a stress fracture of the back while midfielder Jones has had an injection to help ease his hernia-related problem and it is hoped he will be back in training next week.